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“The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.”

-Kenneth H. Blanchard

The Importance of Influence

Influencing skills require a business person to take others’ perspectives into account. It involves getting people to change their minds about a topic and to act in a certain way by acknowledging their opinions. Influencing people is about getting something done instead of complaining that it is a certain way. People like being around those who can influence others. Influencing people makes almost any job easier, whether you want to convince investors to buy into your invention or want to heal relationships with injured stakeholders. It enables your organization to move toward its goals in a positive way.

" The true measure of leadership is the influence. Nothing more, nothing less.”